January 2026 Notable Toys — Space

Category:

Space
Board Games
Outdoor Fun

Mission: Red Planet is a space exploration strategy game where players act as mining corporations competing to colonize Mars and gather valuable resources like celerium, sylvanite, and ice. The game unfolds over 10 rounds, giving you opportunities to deploy astronauts, control resource-rich areas, and secure the most valuable materials before your rivals. Each round, you'll use unique character cards to decide when your astronauts launch and what special actions you can take, adding strategic depth to every decision. You can also complete secret missions for extra points and use research cards to change the value of resources on Mars, introducing layers of strategy and surprise. Designed for 2 to 6 players, this game blends tactical choices with resource management, making it a great option for family or game nights with friends.

Step into the world of the Cthulhu Mythos in this mystery game set in 1920s America, where you and your fellow agents of the Bureau of Investigation work to uncover supernatural threats inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. As a cooperative detective game, players team up to investigate five peculiar cases—each one strange enough to test your resolve. Based on the rules of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective with some new investigative mechanics, it offers a fresh challenge for fans of that series while remaining accessible to newcomers. You'll explore locations like Boston and Arkham, follow leads, interview witnesses, and piece together clues across five highly variable cases that blend twists and new gameplay elements. Designed for 1 to 8 players ages 14 and up, each session typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours.